This is a bitter take on the Mai Tai. The drink combines three key ingredients for balance: Cynar, an artichoke-based Italian amaro, funky overproof Smith & Cross Jamaican rum, and bartender’s ketchup (aka St-Germain) to make a very balanced bittersweet version of the classic.
Artichoke Hold
Spirit
Rum
Cocktail family
Sour · Tropical
Flavors
Bitter · Sweet · Tart
Makes
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Smith & Cross Overproof Rum
- 3/4 oz Cynar Plus 1/4 oz For Garnish
- 1/2 oz St-Germain
- 3/4 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
Method
- Mint sprigs as garnish Add all ingredients to a shaker with a small amount of ice.
- Whip shake until chilled.
- Strain over fresh crushed in an old-fashioned glass.
- Top with more ice to form a cone and garnish with a mint sprig.
- Drizzle 1/4 oz.
- Cynar over the top of the cone.
- Garnish with forest of mint.
Equipment
- Citrus Press
- Shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
Glass
Rocks
Garnish
Mint Sprig